FORMAT OF MANUSCRIPT

I The Scientific Problem  Identify a scientific problem or question.

 Differentiate applied and basic research
problems
II The Scientific Literature  Set selection criteria for studies relevant
to a chosen scientific problem.
 Review, digest, and concisely state the
relevance of the studies cited
III Hypothesis  Formulate possible outcomes of the
investigation, or in the case of
mathematics research, conjectures
about the mathematical problem or
topic
IV. Methodology  Design a strategy or sequence of steps
that will address the scientific question
at hand
V. Data Collection  Select appropriate methods of data
collection.
 Develop the criteria that will address the
completeness of the data collection
method.
VI. Data Analysis  Analyze the data obtained from the
investigation
VII. Conclusions  Draw logical conclusions supported by
processed data
VIII Recommendations  Make recommendations that are
. relevant to the study
IX. Bibliography  References of the study